Tag: Depression
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5 “Woo-woo” things Backed by Science
When something is backed by science and research, I can get on board no matter how woo-woo it seems. My science brain is skeptical of a lot of far-out claims. But, I also believe that we don’t yet understand much of the world. After all, it wasn’t too long ago that the existence of germs […]
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5 Ways to Journal
Keeping a journal can help reduce anxiety and depression, and improve self-confidence. In it, you can track your goals, dream about the future, and process the past. Research indicates that expressive journaling can help regulate emotions, improve immune functioning, process trauma, and decrease stress. There is no right way to keep a journal. However, if […]
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Free Resources for Anxiety and Depression: 5 Ways to Cope
With a little digging, you can find tons of free resources for anxiety and depression. I had a hard time picking only five to recommend, but think of these as a starting point. I narrowed my choices by asking myself, “Has this been helpful to some of my therapy clients?” All of the following recommendations passed […]
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Can Chronic Depression be Cured?
This psychologist with chronic depression aims to find out. I’m a psychologist, and I’ve tried these six research-backed ways to cope with my own chronic depression. Here’s how they worked. What is Chronic Depression? Chronic depression is also called dysthymia and/or persistent depressive disorder. The symptoms of chronic depression are the same as those of […]
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Are Creative People More Anxious & Depressed?
Artists and creative people may be more prone to depression and anxiety problems, but their creativity also lends them more resilience.
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Exercising When Depressed: 5 Tips
Easier said than done! 5 tips to help you exercise when you’re depressed. Exercising can help reduce symptoms of depression, but when you’re feeling down, getting moving can feel next to impossible. Here are 5 tips for exercising when depressed: Don’t think you need to “feel the burn”. For the purposes of managing depression, a […]